Playgrounds and Physical Education

Playground safety and inspections

To keep children safe it is important to ensure that playground equipment is checked regularly both by local staff and by a qualified and competent inspector.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE, MARCH 2023 – PLEASE ENSURE YOU FAMILIARISE YOURSELVES WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDANCE. THERE WILL BE AN EMAIL ALERT FROM YOUR SHaW ADVISOR REGARDING PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS BEFORE THE EASTER HOLIDAYS 2023. THIS WILL REQUIRE A REPONSE FROM ALL LA MAINTAINED SCHOOLS.

PE safety including equipment inspections

  • Please follow the above Playground and PE equipment inspection guidance for the types and frequency of checking PE equipment.

National Sports bodies guidance and resources

  • Swim England – a link to all their safety articles on their website.